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Population Review

Palisades Park, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Palisades Park, New Jersey is 20,192 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 56th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $101,295, the median home value is $704,400, and the median age is 43.2.

The population has grown 4.6% since 2010 (19,612 → 20,520).

20,192

Population

16297

People / sq mi

$101,295

Median Income

$704,400

Median Home Value

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Palisades Park covers 1.2 sq mi of land at 16297 people per square mile.

About Palisades Park, NJ

What distinguishes Palisades Park is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 16,297 people per square mile. Palisades Park is a city in New Jersey with a population of 20,192.

The typical household earns $101,295 a year, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.3%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $704,400, with typical rent around $1,976.

About 53.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.9%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Palisades Park: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

Palisades Park borough Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Palisades Park borough had a population of 19,612 in 2010 and 20,520 in 2024, a 4.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,719 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.33%.

2018 · 21K20102024
Palisades Park borough population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

20,520

Population (2024)

19,612

Population (2010)

20,719

Peak (2018)

0.33%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201019,612
201119,784
201220,041
201320,299
201420,336
201520,439
201620,485
201720,610
201820,719
201920,715
202020,286
202120,175
202220,165
202320,288
202420,520

Race & Ethnicity

White24.7%
Black or African American3.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$101,295

Median Household Income

$47,618

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$704,400

Median Home Value

$1,976

Median Rent

37.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.4%

High School+

53.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

18.9%

Drive Alone

54.8%

Public Transit

9.9%

Work From Home

32.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

15.5%

Foreign Born

24.2%

Non-English at Home

1.9%

Veterans

5.3%

With Disability

87.2%

Health Insurance

95.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate15.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services8.8%
Information8.6%
Manufacturing8.4%
Construction6.8%
Retail Trade5.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.1%
Public Administration2.2%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Palisades Park, New Jersey has a population of 20,192 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 56th-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in Palisades Park, New Jersey is $101,295, with 7.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Palisades Park, New Jersey is $704,400, with median monthly rent at $1,976 and a homeownership rate of 37.2%.

The median age in Palisades Park, New Jersey is 43.2 years. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

The population has grown 4.6% since 2010 (19,612 → 20,520).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.